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RC jet rally to take place in Baldwin

May 21, 2014

BALDWIN — Thousands of motorcyclists filled the Baldwin Municipal Airport last weekend. However, the airport will get a visit from a different group next month. The West Michigan Jet Rally will be held June 13, 14 and 15. The event is sponsored by the Lake County Modelers & Flyers Association and will feature a variety of remote controlled jets. “Some…

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Heading to Hillsdale

May 21, 2014
Heading to Hillsdale

Mason County Central High School senior Douglas Wyman signs a letter of intent to play football for Hillsdale College this fall.  Included in the photo are, seated, his mother Sherry Wyman, Douglas. Standing, left to right, MCC Head Coach Scott Briggs, father Randy Wyman and MCC Line Coach Jack Stibitz.

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Retired K9 passes

May 20, 2014

LUDINGTON — Retired Mason County Sheriff K9 dog Rex died Friday, Sheriff Kim Cole reported. Rex was 12-years-old and served 10 years with the MCSO. He was retired two years ago and turned over to his handler, Sgt. John Menham. “John was with him when he died,” Sheriff Cole said. His last capture was related to the breaking and entering…

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College president receives favorable review from board

May 19, 2014
College president receives favorable review from board

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief. VICTORY TWP. — West Shore Community College’s Board of Trustees gave the college’s president, Dr. Charles Dillon, an overall 4.6 out of 5 rating for his performance this past year. The board met in closed session during its regular monthly meeting to discuss the president’s job. Dillon was rated in 21 areas. The rating of 5…

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COVE fund raiser will kick off brick paver sales

May 19, 2014
COVE fund raiser will kick off brick paver sales

By Rob Alway. Editor-in-Chief.  LUDINGTON — COVE (Communities Overcoming Violent Encounters) is in the final stretch of its $2.8 million capital campaign. The agency still needs to raise about $300,000 however, by September. Organization members and supporters are hoping to raise a portion of those funds by selling brick pavers, that will be located at the entrance of the agency’s…

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